Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad with Tomato and Black Bean Salsa

  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast (7 oz), trimmed1/2 TBS Chili Powder1 tsp. brown sugar1/2 tsp. ground coriander1/2 tsp. ground cumindash of Kosher salt2 T olive oil1 t lime juice1/2 t honeyblack pepper1 C black beans, rinsed and drained4oz cherry tomatoes (not included in calories)1 lrg scallion2 small heads Bib/ Boston lettuce torn into bite-size pieces1 med avocado1/4 C toasted pine nuts
Directions
Preheat oven or light grill (whichever preferred). Trim and the butterfly chicken breat.

In small bowl, combine chili powder, brn sugar, coriander, cumin and 3/4 tsp salt (not in nutrition). Rub spice all over both side of chicken and let sit while preheating. After heated, cook until just done.

Meanwhile, in small bowl combine olive oil, lime juice, honey and 1/2 tsp salt (not in nutrition), a little black pepper and whisk or mix well. Combine with black beans and scallions and (optional) tomatoes -I put the tomatoes on last as garnish.

Arrange lettuce on platter or 4 plates. Slice chicken breast thinly. Pit and slice avocado. Arrange black bean salsa, avocado and chicken over lettuce. Garnish with pine nuts.

Delicious!



Serving Size: Makes 4 Large Salads

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHANGEISHOPE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 332.4
  • Total Fat: 20.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 28.8 mg
  • Sodium: 90.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
  • Protein: 18.6 g

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